Comparison

TUNZE vs backGammon.Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TUNZE

Control TUNZE devices like pumps and controllers from a central app. It offers analysis and maintenance features for marine aquariums, helping to stabilize water chemistry and technology for a healthy environment.

Highlights
  • Centralized device control
  • Pump and controller management
  • Intelligent accessory features
  • Water chemistry analysis
  • Maintenance tracking
  • Marine aquarium companion
Features
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With the TUNZE App, you can control your TUNZE devices centrally, clearly and at any time – whether it’s pumps, controllers or intelligent accessory features. At the same time, the app includes all proven analysis and maintenance features of the former Reef Assistant – now completely free! This makes TUNZE the complete companion for a stable, healthy and easily maintained marine aquarium. Our philosophy: Record values, correct them, stabilize them. Optimal water chemistry and reliable technology are the foundation of a successful reef aquarium. Legal Information Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://app.tunze.com/tunze/en/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://app.tunze.com/tunze/en/data-terms Imprint: https://app.tunze.com/tunze/en/imprint More information: https://app.tunze.com

About

backGammon.Studio

Features
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Organize and track your tournaments interacting and helping the participants in an friendly interactive platform

Screenshots

TUNZE4 screens
backGammon.Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: backGammon.Studio at none against TUNZE's shown. backGammon.Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TUNZE ships an update every 2 months, backGammon.Studio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
TUNZE versus backGammon.Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTUNZEbackGammon.Studio
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size67 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfynix GmbHVIRTUALMEDICA

In-app purchases

None

TUNZE

No in-app purchases

None

backGammon.Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TUNZE free?
TUNZE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is backGammon.Studio free?
backGammon.Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TUNZE or backGammon.Studio have ads?
TUNZE shows ads; backGammon.Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, TUNZE or backGammon.Studio?
TUNZE ships an update every 2 months, and backGammon.Studio every 3 days. Most recently, TUNZE was updated on October 5, 2026 and backGammon.Studio on September 30, 2026.

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